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    In the article‚ “Reading Between the Fossil Lines‚” by Gleason L. Archer (reasons.org‚ 1 October‚ 2001)‚ the author states that one of the biggest arguments against the literal validity of Genisis 1 comes from the evidence of the age of fossils and minerals as studied and proven in geology. Fossils are preserved remains of plants‚ animals and organisms that existed in the past. Paleontologists have recorded significant amounts of data to support that fossils are tangible proof of an earth that has

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    Alternative Fuel Vehicles Feasibility Study As a leader in the rental vehicle industry for the past 30 years‚ ABC Rental Cars has continually remained a step ahead of its competition. To continue to set the pace for other rental agencies to follow‚ and to ensure ABC Rental Cars ’ dominant position in the marketplace‚ alternative fuel vehicles (AFV)‚ or more specifically‚ hybrid vehicles‚ should be evaluated as to the feasibility and consumer interest of introducing these types of vehicles into

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    = 5.85% (7 marks) Part 2: Try This—Comparing Fuels  The table below displays information about different types of fuels that can be used at a campsite for cooking. Examine the information in the table. a) For each fuel‚ determine the energy content per gram (kJ/g) and record this value in the table below.(2 marks) b) Based on the information in the table‚ which fuel would be most suitable for the purposes of camping? Justify your fuel choice by making reference to energy content per gram

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    1 The Supplier is obliged to arrange bunkering of the vessels with fuel and lubricants in accordance with the request letter‚ thus duration of bunkering process is defined by technological features of bunkering process and quantity of fuel and lubricants declared by the Customer for bunkering. 1.2 The Customer is obliged to give in due time the vessel for bunkering in agreed with the Supplier place‚ accept and pay for the fuel and lubricants in proper time. 2. THE PRICE AND THE ORDER OF

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    Wood fuel biomass boiler system ZG boiler are supplying a range of three pass horizontal wet back boilers to meet the special demands of shoppers who have entry to wood and wood based biomass for replacements as fuel. Every wood fired ZG boiler has been built to combine high efficiency with more cost-effective usage of fuel. Wood firing in its various forms requires an individualised strategy to the boiler’s design reflecting the widely varying calorific values‚ moisture content and ashing amount

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    The Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence By Matt Mahoney‚ Nov. 17‚ 2007 When we are able to create machines smarter than humans‚ then those machines could do likewise‚ but much faster. The result will be an explosion of intelligence‚ and according to Vernor Vinge‚ the end of the human era. The Friendly AI Problem The Singularity Institute was founded to counter the threat of unfriendly artificial intelligence‚ losing control of the machines we have built‚ but the problem remains unsolved

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    CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Introduction The world has evolved into a place where convenience is taken as a one of the major reasons why technology is at its peak in its continuous and countless innovations. These innovations are true manifestations that there is no room for being stationary and not disregard the need for continuous brilliant discoveries in order to offer fresh and up to date products and services that will be patronized by the consumers. Amidst this fascinating waves of new products

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    alternative fuel sources for automobiles. Discuss one alternative to gasoline for automobiles. Give some detailed background information on the automobile model that uses an alternative fuel source and please answer the following. • Would you consider buying one of these in the future? Why or Why Not? Yes‚ maybe. If I had the money for one. A dedicated natural-gas vehicle‚ like the Civic Natural Gas‚ runs exclusively on clean-burning natural gas. This guarantees 100% alternative-fuel use. Some

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    to this dilemma. Past research has shown that hydrogen fuel cells can quite possibly replace the country’s current usage of oil while having a more positive effect on the environment. However‚ environmentalists have conducted their own contradicting research on fuel cells reflecting negative effects on the environment. Numerous articles have been published which express both sides of this debate. Although some scientists believe hydrogen fuel cells will improve the environment and rid the United States

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    fermenting starch‚ wheat and sugar cane. Ethanol is also made from the hydration of ethylene from petroleum‚ though the majority of ethanol is produced by fermentation. It is considered an alternative fuel source as it is regarded to be renewable and more beneficial to the environment. As a car fuel ethanol is blended with petrol in different concentrations. In cars‚ carbon monoxide is produced from the incomplete combustion of petroleum. By adding ethanol which has 35% oxygen the combustion is more

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